episode_0136

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The sound of leaves rustling in the breeze.

The quiet sound of insects in the grass.

The cries of insects.

“Hmm hmmm~… You got everything, right?”

holiday morning,

The weather is cloudy.

Eunha, the owner of the ‘Saetbyul Apartment’ building, is in a good mood.

Is this what it feels like to be happy just by breathing?

Eunha patted the black suitcase sponsored by scout Jeong So-ra of [Changcheon Geomga] and exhaled as she looked around ‘her home’ with warm eyes.

It’s not for nothing that the term financial therapy exists.

After receiving an unexpected ‘free gift’ on the [Blood Donation Bus], for the past few days, her heart has been happier than ever before.

“It’s dyed yellow, yellow~.”

I hummed a familiar nursery rhyme and looked at the ‘free gift’ neatly placed by the bedside.

Soaring affection.

I feel like I want to shake my head for no reason.

It’s not like I’m collecting monthly rent from monsters, and I don’t have to pay separate apartment maintenance fees…

The ‘free gift’ worth 10 lives gave Eunha more comfort than she could have imagined.

“Hehe… Ah, it’s already so late. Mr. Banharin, I’ll be waiting for you.”

How long did it take to wander around like an idiot and feel at peace?

Eunha picked up the heavy suitcase and headed to the entrance.

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Today is the long-awaited holiday.

The day I went on my first ever [Crack Field] expedition with cafe regular customer Ban Harin.

Of course, it’s my first expedition, and since I’m going on a day trip, it’s not as big a deal as I thought.

My luggage is light because I don’t carry camping equipment or other survival supplies.

However, for Eunha, who aims to become a Hunter, the mere fact of entering the [Rift Field] has made her heart pounding uncontrollably since last night.

‘good. you can do it.’

Huh!

Eunha lightly swings a heavy titanium bat.

She fixed the titanium bat to the weapon holder attached to the side of the carrier and checked carefully to see if anything was missing.

I left home with a positive mind in my arms.

Sweet…

The front door opens. Eunha peeked her head out through the slightly open door and looked down the 9th floor hallway.

Then, after confirming that no one was in the hallway, I carefully pulled my suitcase and went out into the hallway.

Grumbling…

The sound of carrier wheels.

Looking out the hallway window, the sun had just peeked out from the horizon, sending a few rays of sunlight through the dark clouds.

Checking the time, it’s 6:30 am.

Time is a bit tight to go to [Gyeoljang] located in Cheorwon on a day trip.

I wanted to leave early in the morning, but I don’t know what will happen if I leave the house before the sun rises.

So, we had no choice but to set the departure time right after sunrise.

Bleak!

At that time, Eunha was looking around the quiet 9th floor hallway,

I found a teddy bear lying in the middle of the hallway.

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3. If a doll falls in the hallway.

– If it’s an animal-shaped doll, it’s probably an ordinary lost item. Please leave it as is or bring it to the apartment security office.

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The corners of one’s mouth naturally rise at the appearance of a doll that one has seen many times before.

Eunha walked down the hallway with an arrogant gesture and picked up a teddy bear that had fallen on the floor.

“Oh my, what is this in the hallway of my apartment? Is it a lost item?”

I wanted to try something like this at least once.

This situation is also pleasant because he thinks that this apartment is his.

Eunha carefully removed the dust from the teddy bear and enjoyed the leisure of being a wealthy person.

“You can’t leave your friends behind… Okay. Next time I meet [the doll girl], I’ll start yelling at her.”

『It’s been a long time since the morning.』

Sagagakㅡ.

The sound of insect footsteps.

When Eunha was heading to the elevator with a fluffy teddy bear at her side,

On the stairs heading to the 10th floor, a girl wearing a pitch black gothic dress came down with an elegant gesture.

A beautiful girl with her eyes covered by a lace parasol.

[Bug Princess] must have been annoyed by Eunha, who was overly excited, and approached her, twirling a parasol with white lace on a black background.

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2. The lady in the black dress has moved in.

– She is a girl who likes pranks and compliments.

– Even something small is okay. Praise our playful little girl.

– You will repay one compliment with another, and another with something else.

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– However, if the same compliment continues, the young lady may get grumpy.

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“It’s beautiful that he deliberately comes and makes people feel intimidated.”

『It’s cute how petty you are to be proud of just having a house.』

Even today, compliments are exchanged between neighbors.

[Bug Princess] approached Eunha with long strides, pressed the tip of her parasol to Eunha’s chest and let out a charming laugh.

Sagagakㅡ.

The sound of bugs’ footsteps coming from inside the skirt knocks on Eunha’s heart.

“……What about ‘Fly’?”

『Babies need to go to bed early and wake up late to grow quickly. Where is that kid trying to go at this time? I heard that today is a holiday.』

“I’m going to [Crack Field] to kill monsters.”

Was it surprising that Eunha left home on a holiday morning? [Bug Princess] was lost in thought as she caressed Eunha’s abdomen with her slender fingers.

Sagagak…

The sound of insect footsteps.

A creepy sound that feels like crawling under your skin.

The unlit hallway on the 9th floor was dark, as if shadows had swallowed up the light.

What you see are the bewitching lips of the [Bug Princess].

What I feel is thin fingers caressing my abdomen.

And… a fragrant smell that makes you dizzy.

In the dark hallway, Eunha’s five senses became sensitive.

‘I’ll have to change the hallway light sooner or later.’

As Eunha made plans for future apartment management, she quietly reached out to [Bug Princess]’s touch like an ant attracted by pheromones.

『… … okay. good night.”

Soon, the [Bug Princess], who was licking her seductive lips, spoke in a prim tone.

『I will give you a chance to explain what a [rift field] is.』

“With your bare mouth?”

『Didn’t you introduce me to the little boy in the park last time? Not even knowing grace.』

“It’s just a joke. And that old man is scary.”

There’s something even monsters don’t know, something they’re curious about.

Perhaps this is a surprising fact.

“…….”

like that,

Eunha, who was reflecting on the information about [Crack Field] after being scolded by the girl,

“……I don’t know.”

With those words, I ran up the stairs to the first floor.

Her movements, which even used ‘body enhancement’, were surprisingly quick.

『… … what?”

[Bug Princess], with her mouth wide open like a goldfish, mumbles absentmindedly,

It was early in the morning.

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“[Crack field], as the name suggests, refers to a ‘barrier surrounding a crack.’”

7 am.

After handing the teddy bear she picked up in the 9th floor hallway to the security office, Eunha got into Ban Harin’s car parked on the shoulder of the apartment and headed to Cheorwon, her destination for the day.

Boom…

An ordinary gray car with a faint presence.

Ban Harin’s car, whose only distinguishing feature is the number on its license plate, runs smoothly on the open highway.

The ride comfort is reminiscent of a limousine, thanks to some modifications made to the featureless car, and it warmly embraces Eunha sitting in the backseat.

Eunha was startled by the sound of the car engine every time she stepped on the accelerator, but pretended nothing was wrong and focused on Ban Harin’s explanation.

[Crack field].

A barrier surrounding the rift.

A ‘natural phenomenon’ in which space becomes distorted and cracked, like a broken mirror, is called a crack.

The ‘crack’ does not break or widen… it stays in place until it disappears naturally, but the ‘mana’ leaking from the crack contaminates the surrounding space, causing all kinds of strange phenomena.

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“Most [crack fields] have a radius of about 10 km, and creatures and objects contaminated by the ‘mana’ of the crack have their properties altered.”

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Mana contamination.

Like a silver bell with rabbit ears, a phenomenon in which the body becomes deteriorated due to contamination by the ‘mana’ of the crack.

Ban Harin explained that some of those degenerated things become ‘monsters’ containing magic stones, as if reviewing what Eunha was already familiar with.

“…….”

Ban Harin’s gaze turns to Eunha reflected in the rearview mirror.

A face that endures frustration.

After ‘observing’ the galaxy for a moment, she slowly relaxed her right foot on the accelerator.

The speeding car slows down to a reasonable speed, and the sound of the car’s engine quiets down… Eunha’s expression softens.

Ban Harin glared at the highway with cold eyes.

“…Living things that become monsters become more violent, and inanimate objects change into completely different materials or come to life like golems. In the case of far away Sweden, there is a case where a small island turned into a whole monster.”

“Hearing it said like this, I have no idea what it means.”

“Then listen quietly. And since humans are also consumed by mana, entry to the [Rift Field] is basically prohibited for non-hunters.”

​Elks began their hunting life by walking on two feet.

A traffic light golem that waits motionlessly until its prey approaches.

The theme is that it explodes when shocked, and when it sees a moving object, it suddenly attacks and explodes, etc…

Since originally existing creatures and objects are degenerated by ‘mana pollution’, the appearance and habits of the monsters reflect the culture of the area.

“……Can you summarize it in three lines?”

“Elk are harmful birds.”

“What kind of explanation is that?”

“It is a bad habit to only look for summaries and answers.”

In summary, there is a crack within the huge curtain called [Crack Field], and the ‘mana’ of the crack creates monsters…

Is that roughly what it sounds like?

He speaks in a very complicated way.

“That’s okay… Mr. Banharin. Do you really have to wear these clothes?”

Suddenly, Eunha, who was pulling at her tight chest, looked down at her body and pouted her lips.

The clothes she is wearing now.

The same black suit as Ban Harin.

Eunha, who always enjoyed wearing baggy box tees and gym pants, was unfamiliar with tight-fitting clothing like this, and kept turning her shoulders to show her discomfort.

The dress shirt worn under the suit screams because of the excessive assertive chest fat.

Shoot…

Feeling frustrated, I open the window and the humid air passes by my cheek.

A sharp wind brings a pleasant earthy smell.

Frowning, Eunha immediately closed the window and straightened her disheveled hair.

“It’s a suit made to not interfere with battle, so why is it so uncomfortable? Just like the carrier that [Changcheongeomga] sponsored to Eunha, it is a suit made with materials collected from the [Crack Field].”

“It was like that.”

“Hunter clothes are also subject to ‘mana contamination’, so you cannot wear ordinary clothes. Even though it looks like this, it is not something that can be pierced by any blade or claw.”

“Of course I know. But… it’s a little small.”

“……Tsk, you pig. Have you grown big again?”

“what?”

“Look over there, Eunha. You can see the [crack field].”

Ban Harin continued his conversation without changing his expression.

Eunha, who had been adjusting her suit while glaring at her, looked out the window as if she had no choice.

“……Wow.”

“That is the [Cheorwon Rift Field] that we will explore. It is a low-level fracture field where even a D-rank hunter can move around relatively safely as long as the precautions are followed. It is currently managed by the [Changcheon Swordsman] guild.”

The backseat of a car driving on the highway,

In Eunha’s eyes looking out the window… a huge hemisphere-shaped ‘curtain’ can be seen in the distance.

The light gray curtain shimmered as if it were formed by condensing water vapor.

The fog flowing along the surface created horizontal stripes like Jupiter, and a huge concrete structure was built like a castle wall surrounding the ‘veil’.

It is probably used to block monsters that come out of the [crack field].

Excited… Excited…

I can hear the heartbeat.

Eunha gently placed her hand on the carrier containing the [Black Book].

“Electronic devices cannot be used inside the crack field, so stay away from me as much as possible.”

“all right.”

“No matter what happens, I will risk my life to protect Eunha, so you don’t have to be too nervous.”

“all right.”

Boo…

8:30 am.

The weather is cloudy.

Eunha held on to the black suitcase with both hands,

I sat quietly in the back seat and looked at the [crack field] visible out the window.

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“Team leader! The liquid has gone to [Crack Field]! Towards Cheorwon!”

“Get ready.”

A blood donation house in Euncheon-gu.

Those who were holding their breath in the dark woke up.

Check each person’s weapons and skills.

Bring items such as a mask to cover your face.

“Somewhere, the [Rare Hunter Protection-Killing Department] will be watching the undiluted solution. Securing the undiluted solution is their top priority… If necessary, they will at least draw blood and return without dying.

Protection – It doesn’t matter if you kill them or kill them. “Anyway, they’re from the head’s faction, and the monsters will take care of the corpses.”

“I understand. Team leader.”

8 am.

The weather is cloudy.

A group of people who could be called a team came out of the darkness and headed toward the [Cheorwon Crack Ground] like wolves stalking their prey.

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『The kid’s antics are increasing these days, it’s really fun.』

and,

‘Saetbyeol Apartment’ 9th floor.

Sagagakㅡ.

[Bug Princess] folded the parasol that covered her eyes and looked around.

Dark hallway.

The cold air left only loneliness.

The girl smiles seductively as she remembers Eunha, who was just trying to play a prank on her.

“okay. I guess I was playing a prank on Yeo…』

The sound of insect footsteps.

The quiet sound of insects in the grass.

(I’m going to the [Crack Field] to kill the monster.)

『If you’re going to hit something, it’s bound to be a dangerous place.』

Sagagak…

In a dark hallway, as if shadows had swallowed up the world,

[Bug Princess] walked down the stairs with graceful steps.

From the 9th floor to the 8th floor… 7th floor… 6th floor…

Unfold the parasol.

Cover your eyes.

5th floor… 4th floor… 3rd floor…

and,

outside.

“let’s go. People of Ye.』

To the place where your companion is.

Para la rock ㅡ.

The dark hallway is shaking.

As pitch black as a shadow… countless insects swarming in the hallway wake up.

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2. It is recommended to refrain from going out at night.

– Due to recent facility repairs, the lights in the apartment hallway do not come on.

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The bugs attached to the lamp move, creating light in the dark hallway.

It resembles pitch black waves,

The sound of countless insects hitting each other was like watching a concert…

Sagagakㅡ.

Ta-ga-da-gak.

The sound of insect footsteps.

The sound of small castanets.

like that,

The bug left the apartment.